April 22, 2026 4:16 PM

MP’s Dhar selected under ‘Safe Cities’ project; govt says major boost for women safety infrastructure

The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday said that the historic city of Dhar has been selected under the Centre’s ‘Safe Cities’ project for 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening women’s safety infrastructure and urban security in the state. The announcement comes at a time when the debate over the ‘Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam’ has already brought women-centric policies into sharp political focus. According to the Madhya Pradesh government's statement, Dhar is am...